Simon has been playing drums for 30 years (20 years of which as a pro player). He has performed over 2,000 gigs with various original bands, covers bands and top-end function bands in the UK, Europe, America and New Zealand. His gig and recording history includes 4 years with bluesman Oli Brown and recordings/tours with The Billy Walton Band, Nina Baker, Ultra90s and many others. He is currently working with (amongst others) blues songstress Malaya Blue.